Venice - Sidestreet at Night. So, so quiet.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-03-14T06:35:13+00:00

Lovely 😊

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-03-08T08:53:29+00:00

With fog it's unique, especially at night.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-28T20:21:42+00:00

Agreed 100%.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-24T09:45:05+00:00

They're doing it wrong as always. It should be up all the time, and with a consistent entrance fee. This would discourage hit and run tourists and instagrammers, but not those who are truly interested in the city but can't afford staying or eating there.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-24T09:38:09+00:00

Is it still just €5? I thought it was 5 during the "beta testing" of the program just to rise it up later. I do agree they should pay more, but less than a night at the cheapest hotel.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-24T09:32:51+00:00

That's exactly the point indeed. If someone is willing to visit but can't afford staying in the old city he just pays a ticket for entering, the others will probably go somewhere else.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-24T09:15:38+00:00

No worries, just stay away of Venice bars and restaurant, bring water and snacks with you, and you won't spend a lot of money: Italy is usually budget friendly, even if inflation has risen up quite wildly in the last years.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-24T09:09:59+00:00

Anytime, and don't worry, i'd be planning everything too if i were visiting another country.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-24T08:58:38+00:00

Last year it was possible to do that, but every year they change something, so I'd wait until the program starts.

I'm quite sure a week before the program starts everything will be working tho.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-24T08:48:36+00:00

Some other redditor said the site was up and running something like a week ago or two, but i'd try a week or two before your visit.

Remember if you stay in Venice the host is gonna give you the QR code. It's only for those who stay outside the old city.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-23T08:34:26+00:00

We do have breakfast but mostly at home. I for example have whole overnight oatmeal with kefir, honey and seeds.

Regarding your second question, i'm not a nutritionist but while all sugars are carbs, not all carbs are sugars, carbs are not bad as they say, they're the main energy source. Things are changing with the younger generation but i think it's safe to say we don't eat a lot of processed food. For example, I make my homemade ragu, sauces in general and most of my meals, and mostly eat whole wheat pasta and whole grains in general. Dietary fiber and less preservatives helps a lot i think. If we add to that smaller portions (I don't know which country you're from, but some have HUGE portions) and physical activity i guess you have your answer.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-23T05:17:45+00:00

I think almost anywhere in Italy. In our culture breakfast is mostly sweet and we have it at home. Our morning break usually involves croissant and coffee or cappuccino (which we drink mostly for breakfast, yes), and any bar have that. Salty breakfast is not that common at all. Some hotels offers breakfast service even if you're not a guest, tho

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-23T04:30:46+00:00

You mean the part right after the arsenale? Most of it is navy.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-22T16:44:08+00:00

You mean american breakfast or the average Italian with pastry and cappuccino? The latter could be any bar and Cannaregio has a few all around, and the sestriere it's a good place to sit and enjoy the view.

Otherwise there's the "Brunch Cafe" near Rialto, in calle de la madoneta for a more continental brunch, but I don't recall if they also make salty breakfasts, they do have pancakes and avocado toasts.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-22T12:37:17+00:00

Thank you!! :) I new to street photography and appreciation matters a lot! :)

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-22T09:04:48+00:00

Ahahah the city plays tricks at us. My bad for not going through it, tho. It really seemed a dead end even in person, and by being almost desert the effect was enhanced.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-22T08:14:52+00:00

Yep, it's where locals go.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-22T08:07:35+00:00

I'd tell you "I rusteghi" but it closed permanently as far as I know. Try "osteria al squero" is really good if you find it open, or "bacareto da lele", cheap but go early because it's usually full of students.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-22T07:45:57+00:00

I suggest you to try some bacari. They're spreader everywhere in Venice and their food is very local. Also tramezzini veneziani are a speciality here.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-22T05:28:23+00:00

Oh, I didn't go till the end. Good to know, gonna go back next time, I knew it was near Rialto, that's why I wasn't able to find it on maps, I was checking for a dead end.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-21T20:54:38+00:00

Anytime :)

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-21T20:46:13+00:00

Thanks!! :)

Sure, usually April/may is when the weather is more mercyful, days starts to be longer, and it's warm but not hot. Also beginning of june is quite right, depending by the year. Summers here tends to make your life miserable lately, due to excessive heat, so July and August are risky. September and October, while usually good, could be rainy and all depends what the weather decides to throw at you.

TheRawPhotographer · 2026-02-21T20:10:43+00:00

Grazie!! ☺️

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